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Bumble bee
I have an eclectic group of friends, some are my age, some are older, and some friends dn’t know each other and/or don’t mesh well. I was thinking of having a small gathering for my bridesmaids, and then inviting some of my other close family members and friends and making it a girls night/bachelorette type of party. My thought was to rent a hotel room, and then possibly hire a local business that does mobile spa services to do manicures and pedicures. I was also thinking of having a pure romance party representative come too. My concern is that the Pure romance thing won;t go over well with such a diverse group of ladies. If we don;t do that, I wouldn’t know what else to plan besides possibly going out to meet for dinner locally before we go to the hotel. The hotel I was considering has a pool, but I am unsure about how they would feel about me renting a room, and then having a bunch of people hanging around using their pool. It’s like having a rockstar stay that invites everyone to party at the hotel! Has anyone ever done anything like this and does anyone have any ideas? I love planning parties, and I was going with an ultra girly all pink theme. Would it be too forward to ask guests to bring panties, or lingerie to keep in the bachelorette theme? Help please!
Post # 3
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Bumble bee
Also, there is a mall right next to the hotel I was considering. If that spurs any ideas….
Post # 4
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Honey bee
I think hanging out in the pool would be fine! You could also do dinner. Maybe watch a movie? The mobile spa sounds great too!
Post # 5
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Bumble bee
@bowsergirl: I love your icon! I just wanted to see if hotels had this policy about people using their facilities lol.
Post # 6
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Bumble bee
Also kind of related to this.. has anyone ever done a Pure Romance party? I’m trying to keep this fun and classy….
Post # 7
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Bumble bee
Bump bc I posted this early in the am.
Post # 8
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Sugar bee
@nl: My Maid/Matron of Honor had a pure romance party for her bachelorette and everyone had a BLAST! I had never met any of her other friends and ended up having a great time (Mind you, I am usually really shy around groups of people I have just met).
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Bumble bee
@Brideonabudgetlauren: That’s really great to know. I have some girls that are very shy, and some that are older and more like a mother figure to me, so I wouldn’t want anything to be awkward.
Post # 10
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Sugar bee
@nl: Just get a few drinks in them and everything will be fine =D
Post # 11
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Sugar bee
I did this! Back in June I hosted a little get together at my house. I supplied dinner/snacks and drinks.. I have 9 Bridesmaid or Best Man … for the most part they know each other, but a few didn’t.. and they’ve never all hung out all at once. It went great! Everyone got to know each other a little better and spend time together. I’d definitely recommend doing this!
I think the hotel sounds good, or just going to a restaurant. I did mine in the summer so we were able to sit outside on my patio and stay there all night.
Post # 12
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Bumble bee
@X0JLYNN03: Thanks for your post! I dont have anyplace suitable for a gathering, and a hotel room would allow for more relaxing and lounging. So glad you think this is a good idea!
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Bumble bee
Also do you think it’s rude if the guests pay for their own dinner/ spa treatments. I was going to put something on the invite about the cost if you want to get spa treatments. That way people can opt to just hang out if they dont want to participate?
Post # 14
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Bumble bee
What does everyone think of a mall scavenger hunt, where each team gets $20 to $30 dollars and has to being back as many items related to a wedding that they can? The mall is close by… and this wouldn’t be too embarrasing for guests to do. Anyone have any other ideas?
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